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Texas Longhorns 2006 Trivia Quiz

After winning their first national championship since 1970, the Texas Longhorns were back at it in 2006.

A multiple-choice quiz by hf2ndbaseman. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hf2ndbaseman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,149

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who did redshirt freshman QB Colt McCoy beat out for the starting position? Hint

Sherrod Harris

Jevan Snead

Matthew McCoy

Vince Young

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Colt McCoy hook up with for his first collegiate passing touchdown in the season? Hint

Billy Pittman

Limas Sweed

Quan Cosby

Jordan Shipley

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which defensive back for Texas was suspened before the 1 vs. 2 matchup against Ohio St.? Hint

Aaron Ross

Tarell Brown

Michael Griffin

Marcus Griffin

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Question 4 of 10

4. Coming back from the tough loss at home, Texas played Rice. What was the final score of that game? Hint

51-8, Texas

48-13, Texas

52-7, Texas

3-0, Rice

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 2006 version of the Red River Shootout, which defensive player recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and also intercepted a pass? Hint

Rashad Bobino

Aaron Ross

Michael Griffin

Brian Robison

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Question 6 of 10

6. Against Baylor, Colt McCoy set a record for throwing 6 touchdowns in one game. Which combination of people held the record before him? Hint

Major Applewhite/James Brown

Vince Young/Chris Simms

James Brown/Chris Simms

Chris Simms/Major Applewhite

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the walk-on kicker who's first kick was the game-winner against Nebraska? Hint

Greg Johnson

Ryan Bailey

Benjamin Campos

Hunter Lawrence

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which receiver caught the go-ahead touchdown in the rally against Texas Tech? Hint

Quan Cosby

Billy Pittman

Jordan Shipley

Limas Sweed

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored the only touchdown in the agonizing loss to Texas A&M? Hint

Jamaal Charles

Limas Sweed

Selvin Young

Chris Ogbonnaya

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Question 10 of 10

10. Winning over Iowa 26-24 in the Alamo Bowl, when was the last time Texas lost a bowl game? Hint

2000

2001

2003

2002

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did redshirt freshman QB Colt McCoy beat out for the starting position?

Answer: Jevan Snead

Jevan was an Army All-American, and him and Colt battled all summer for the starting job. Colt won it, starting the opening game against North Texas. Snead transferred to Ole Miss.

2. Who did Colt McCoy hook up with for his first collegiate passing touchdown in the season?

Answer: Limas Sweed

It was Colt's third pass of his career, and Sweed took it to the house on a slant route. Texas won 56-7.

3. Which defensive back for Texas was suspened before the 1 vs. 2 matchup against Ohio St.?

Answer: Tarell Brown

Brown, who some said was Texas's best cover cornerback, was suspended, and that forced Texas to use inexperienced cornerbacks. Ohio State won 24-7.

4. Coming back from the tough loss at home, Texas played Rice. What was the final score of that game?

Answer: 52-7, Texas

Jamaal Charles gained 109 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 attempts to help the Texas ground game.

5. In the 2006 version of the Red River Shootout, which defensive player recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and also intercepted a pass?

Answer: Aaron Ross

Ross also recovered another fumble, as the Longhorns won 28-10.

6. Against Baylor, Colt McCoy set a record for throwing 6 touchdowns in one game. Which combination of people held the record before him?

Answer: James Brown/Chris Simms

Colt threw for 275 yards and 6 touchdowns to lead Texas to a 63-31 victory of the Bears.

7. What is the name of the walk-on kicker who's first kick was the game-winner against Nebraska?

Answer: Ryan Bailey

Texas won 22-20. "You're the luckiest guy in the world, you've got a chance to be Dusty Mangum on your first kick". Mack Brown told Bailey that before his kick. Dusty Mangum kicked the game-winning field goal at the 2005 Rose Bowl, which Brown told him he was the luckiest guy in the world by being the hero at the Rose Bowl.

8. Which receiver caught the go-ahead touchdown in the rally against Texas Tech?

Answer: Quan Cosby

Cosby caught the pass from McCoy early in the 4th quarter to give Texas the lead. Texas won 35-31.

9. Who scored the only touchdown in the agonizing loss to Texas A&M?

Answer: Jamaal Charles

Texas A&M won 12-7. That was A&Ms first win against Texas since 1999.

10. Winning over Iowa 26-24 in the Alamo Bowl, when was the last time Texas lost a bowl game?

Answer: 2003

Texas lost to Washington State in the Holiday Bowl.

Source: Author hf2ndbaseman

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